[Prince of Enka] Keisuke Yamauchi’s Easy-to-Sing Songs [2026]

Although he made a dazzling debut in his teens with the catchphrase “I’m an enka high schooler,” he didn’t immediately break through.

After persevering through several difficult years, Keisuke Yamauchi now enjoys top-tier popularity as the “Prince of the Enka World.” Since his first appearance in 2015, Yamauchi has been a regular on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, making him a familiar name in households across Japan.

He’s a versatile singer who not only excels in classic enka but also delivers glamorous kayōkyoku, pop, and even ballads.

Many of Yamauchi’s songs make you want to try them at karaoke, and today we’re highlighting some that are especially easy to sing.

If you’ve only recently discovered Yamauchi, be sure to check these out!

Playlist

[Prince of Enka] Keisuke Yamauchi’s Easy-to-Sing Songs [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	A street corner in loveYamauchi Keisuke		Keisuke Yamauchi's classic song 'Koisu Ru Machikado' (Loving Street Corner)
2	Kokoro KaleidoscopeYamauchi Keisuke		Keisuke Yamauchi’s new song “Kokoro Mangekyo” (Heart Kaleidoscope)
3	AfterglowYamauchi Keisuke		A moody Hachiroku-style masterpiece by Keisuke Yamauchi
4	Kushiro AirportYamauchi Keisuke		Singing about feelings for the woman I parted with at Kushiro Airport
5	Crimson ButterflyYamauchi Keisuke		Keisuke Yamauchi’s Japanese-style song
6	a desperate gambleYamauchi Keisuke		A fusion of enka and rock in Hanakappa’s ending theme
7	Your sakeYamauchi Keisuke		Keisuke Yamauchi’s early signature Enka song in his true-to-life style
8	Winter-withered ViolaYamauchi Keisuke		The winter-withered viola is a masterpiece with a kayōkyoku (Japanese pop) flavor.
9	SpotlightYamauchi Keisuke		Spotlight: Kei Yamaguchi’s 15th Anniversary Debut Commemorative Work
10	Lake FurenYamauchi Keisuke		Lake Furen is a classic song by the fresh-faced Keisuke Yamauchi.
11	It’s a bit heartbreaking.Yamauchi Keisuke		Kasukke Yamauchi’s kayōkyoku gets everyone fired up at karaoke
12	Wharf of TransienceYamauchi Keisuke		Enka by Yamauchi, “Ruten no Hatoba”: melancholy and allure
13	Loved by anyoneYamauchi Keisuke		Keisuke Yamauchi’s 2022 single enka song
14	Mist-bound feelingsYamauchi Keisuke		The enka “Kirijō,” a debut song from high school days
15	Scarlet LipsYamauchi Keisuke		Keisuke Yamauchi’s Showa-style enka single “Kuchibiru Scarlet” (Scarlet Lips)